yea
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1yea

adverb \ˈyā\

Definition of YEA

1
: yes —used in oral voting
2
: more than this : not only so but —used to introduce a more explicit or emphatic phrase <yet the impression, yea the evidence, is inescapable — J. G. Harrison>

Examples of YEA

  1. <we will go to the new land, and, yea, we will pursue our dreams!>
  2. <I vote yea on the proposed increase in the school budget.>

Origin of YEA

Middle English ye, ya, from Old English gēa; akin to Old High German yes
First Known Use: before 12th century

2yea

noun

Definition of YEA

2
a : an affirmative vote
b : a person casting a yea vote

Examples of YEA

  1. <the measure passed with 50 yeas and 17 nays>

First Known Use of YEA

13th century

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